Nationwide May Day Protests Demand Labor, Immigration Rights

On May 1, 2025, coordinated May Day protests took place across the United States, with demonstrators rallying against the Trump administration’s policies on labor rights, immigration, and civil rights. In Midland, Michigan, community members gathered at multiple intersections to honor past labor struggles and protest Trump-era actions. In Utah, hundreds joined rallies supporting unions and opposing efforts to restrict organized labor, while activists in Arizona assembled at the state capitol to demand protections for immigrants, labor, and LGBTQ+ communities, also voicing concerns over Medicaid, veterans' care, and civil rights. Indiana saw protestors gather at the Statehouse, expressing alarm over the administration's approach to social and human rights issues. These events were part of a nationwide movement encompassing more than 340 cities, reflecting a broad coalition of labor, immigrant, and civil rights advocates. Organizers and participants emphasized the urgency of standing together to defend workers and marginalized groups from what they characterized as regressive federal actions.